Energy efficient home renovation ideas to save power
This article outlines how upgrades to roofs walls and major equipment like furnaces yield the largest energy and dollar savings. It advises piggybacking energy improvements onto bigger renovations and suggests steps such as high efficiency furnaces attic insulation air sealing and moisture control to reduce bills and emissions.
All windows are not created equal in energy saving
A homeowner learns decorative windows around the front door can undermine energy savings despite replacing all home windows. Jim Plavecsky of Edgetech notes many makers buy doors with preinstalled art glass. The piece urges finding manufacturers using premium energy-saving features across all window types.
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Jim Plavecsky
Edgetech
Controlling Home Humidity for Better Indoor Air Quality
Experts from Venmar Ventilation outline practical steps to curb indoor moisture. Install quality hood fans, vent bathes outdoors, seal windows and vents, and ensure proper foundation waterproofing. Maintain roofs, gutters, and downspouts while routing water away from the house. Consider mechanical ventilation or dehumidification. A consumer survey shows 92 percent note better air and fewer respiratory issues after using HEPA units.
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Jean Deslandes
Venmar Ventilation
HRV and Energy Efficiency in Canadian Homes
An overview of heat recovery ventilators or HRVs and how they improve home energy efficiency. The text explains how HRVs capture warmth from stale air, the role of EnerGuide for Houses, blower door testing, and the need for professional installation and regular maintenance. It notes NRCan research on ventilation gaps in homes.
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EnerGuide For Houses
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Windowise
Energy efficient windows boost comfort and value
Planning helps cut energy bills with high performance windows. They use insulated spacers low E glass and inert gas to reduce heat transfer, improving comfort moisture control and noise reduction while raising resale value. Ensure proper installation by a qualified contractor and seek Window Wise certification for installers.
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